Best 2018 Vacuums

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#1 Dyson V8 Animal Cordless Vacuum
4.6

Choose the Dyson V8 Animal for a lightweight cordless vacuum that reviewers say handles pet hair, dust, stairs, cars, and small homes easily. Skip it for whole-house deep cleans, big...

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake, Suitability for heavy-duty use

#2 Miele C3 Vacuum Cleaner
4.5

Choose the Miele C3 for strong suction, filtration, maneuverability, and pet hair cleanup. Skip it if you need flawless large-debris pickup, low ownership costs, or a budget-friendly vacuum.

Pros: Filtration / Dust Containment, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters, batteries)

#3 Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Cordless Hand Vacuum
4.4

Best for quick pet-hair cleanup on upholstery, stairs, cars, and tight spots. Skip it for long sessions, large areas, or shoppers who need replaceable batteries and stronger upright-level suction.

Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Overall opinion

Cons: Battery and Charging, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake

#4 Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner Machine
4.2

Choose the Hoover SmartWash if you value easy automatic washing, fast dry-only passes, removable brushes and pet/spot tools. Skip it if you need top-tier deep stain removal, manual spray control,...

Pros: Overall opinion, Maintenance requirements

Cons: Solution / Liquid system, Controls and UI

#5 THISWORX Car Vacuum Cleaner
4.2

Best for affordable, always-ready light car cleanup with a long cord and useful tools. Skip it for deep detailing, cordless use, heavy gravel, or large vehicles where a proper vacuum...

Pros: Overall opinion, Cord length

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Emptying and Mess Control

#6 Miele C1 Canister Vacuum
4.0

Choose the Miele C1 if you want a corded canister with strong suction, clean bagged disposal, and excellent hard-floor handling. Skip it if you need cordless speed, deep high-pile carpet...

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Onboard tool storage, Controls and UI

#7 Dyson V10 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner
3.9

Choose the Dyson V10 if you want strong cordless suction, flexible tools, and a lower-cost Dyson. Skip it if you need long max-power runtime, hands-free controls, removable batteries, or the...

Pros: Overall opinion, Suction and Airflow

Cons: Controls and UI, Battery and Charging

#8 Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Machine
3.8

Best for inexpensive, lightweight spot-style carpet cleaning, pet messes, strong suction and fast stain pickup. Skip it for whole-room jobs, stairs/upholstery on standard versions, or if you want easy post-cleaning...

Pros: Dried-On Stain Removal, Price and Value

Cons: Suitability for heavy-duty use, Maintenance requirements

#9 Black+Decker Dustbuster QuickClean
3.8

Best for quick crumbs, small wet spills, light handheld use, and tight storage. Skip it for long sessions, deep car cleanup, heavy pet hair, or low-noise needs.

Pros: Suction and Airflow, Overall opinion

Cons: Emptying and Mess Control, Suitability for heavy-duty use